Will They Ever Trust Us Again? by Michael Moore

Author:Michael Moore
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Published: 2004-07-15T00:00:00+00:00

“Take It Out on the Enemy”

FROM : T.W.

SENT : Saturday, May 8, 2004 8:14 PM

TO: [email protected]

SUBJECT : Army brat

Dear Michael,

I’m currently working in Military Intelligence. It often seems that outside opinions of the military, and war itself, are not welcomed.

At the moment here on Fort Huachuca, where I am training, the media is looking at the training of U.S. Army interrogators because of the abuse the Iraqi prisoners are experiencing. Just hearing about what some of the soldiers are going through over in that sandbox makes me realize that, yeah, being there for months and maybe even years without simple things (your family, ample water, and good meals) can be difficult. And the army does not teach you how to manage your anger, pain, or fear. They only teach you to take it out on the enemy.

I joined right after the war started. A recruiter called me and told me about the benefits the army had to offer. Later, battle buddies and I would joke that we get paid in benefits. During my initiation ceremony, throughout basic training and especially here, while I’m finishing up my AIT [Advanced Individual Training], I’m constantly reminded that soldiers are dying in Iraq. People I trained with are there now, and I can’t be selfish to think that someone else is going to fight the war for me. Thank you for taking your time to read my letter.

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